Crispy Chicken Sandwich
A crunchy, juicy breaded chicken tender sandwich layered with smoky bacon, crisp lettuce, ripe tomato, zesty pickles, and a sweet-and-tangy honey-barbecue mayo. Perfect for an indulgent lunch or casual dinner that’s bursting with flavor and texture.
Ingredients
For the Sauce
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons smoky barbecue sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- ½ tablespoon Dijon mustard
- ½ tablespoon lemon juice
For the Sandwiches
- 4 extra-large breaded chicken tenders
- 4 thick-cut bacon slices cooked crisp
- 4 brioche hot dog buns
- Romaine or iceberg lettuce shredded
- Roma tomatoes thinly sliced
- Red onion thinly sliced
- Dill pickles thinly sliced
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, BBQ sauce, honey, both mustards, and lemon juice. Chill.
- Cook chicken tenders according to package or air fry until crispy.
- Toast buns if desired.
- Fry or air-fry bacon until crispy, then drain on paper towels.
- Spread sauce on the inside of each bun.
- Layer chicken, bacon, lettuce, tomato, onion, and pickles.
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Notes
- Bun Alternatives: Potato rolls, ciabatta, or pretzel buns add a different flair.
- Chicken Swap: Use a crispy chicken breast cutlet or breaded tenders you make from scratch.
- Sauce Variations: Add a dash of hot sauce to the mayo for heat, or swap BBQ for Sriracha for a kick.
- Make-Ahead: Prepare the sauce and slice veggies up to a day ahead; store separately in the fridge.